WORT Local News

Breaking news and feature stories straight from the WORT News team’s underground lair in Madison, Wisconsin. New episodes every Monday through Thursday at 7:30 PM. Also available live on 89.9 FM from 6:00-7:00 PM and online anytime at WORTFM.org.

Recent Episodes

CDC renews grant funding of UW-Madison program

Posted October 7, 2024 • 00:45:48

Here's your local news for Monday, October 7, 2024:

We find out why some Wisconsin voters avoid talking politics,
Learn how a preventative...

UW anti-camping rule rarely used before police raid

Posted October 3, 2024 • 00:48:13

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 3, 2024:

We attend a groundbreaking ceremony for an affordable housing development on Madison's...

National Democrats rally in Madison for reproductive rights

Posted October 2, 2024 • 00:49:12

Here's your local news for October 2, 2024:

We get the latest statewide polling on the presidential race,
Attend a rally for reproductive...

Trump rallies Republican voters in Waunakee

Posted October 1, 2024 • 00:47:43

Here's your local news for Tuesday, October 1, 2024:

We talk to folks waiting in line outside Trump's rally in Waunakee,
Attend the...

Wisconsin municipalities bill candidates for pricey campaign visits

Posted September 30, 2024 • 00:47:16

Here's your local news for Monday, September 30, 2024:

We'll find out how much campaign visits cost Wisconsin municipalities,
Interview...